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Quilt Squared

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics lesson, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Energy Alternatives Explorations

For Students 6th - 8th
In this energy alternatives explorations worksheet, middle schoolers explore alternative energy sources by using the linked web resources to answer 8 questions about different resources and identify the ones that would work in their...
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National Priorities for Hunger

For Students 7th - 8th
In this national priorities for hunger worksheet, students assess the need in their community for food assistance, decide what needs to be done, rank the options, and determine a method for evaluating programs.  This page has many...
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Writing a Political Leader

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners investigate politics by writing a formal letter. In this U.S. Government lesson plan, students discuss political issues they would like to address and research their topic using the Internet. Learners locate an appropriate...
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Applied Science -Physics (2B) Pre Lab

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at different types of energy. In this energy lesson, 2nd graders define energy and the difference between kinetic and potential energy. They see examples with falling books and a slinky.
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Our Solar Roof

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students sketch what a solar installation will look like. In this energy lesson, students examine the benefits of using solar energy. They record a video on the installation event for further study.
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Developing Models

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students understand the concept of a scientific model and how it relates to climate change.  In this obsesrvation and gathering data lesson students design a trial and error model using PowerPoint. 
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Eco-Kids: How Students Can Help Save the World

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the different types of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In this ecology lesson, 4th graders create models of wind mills and hydropower. They discuss the pros and cons of using alternative forms of energy.
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Integrating Environmental Science: Plastics

For Students 9th - 11th
In this plastics instructional activity, students read about the uses of plastics and their environmental impact. Students answer questions about plastics and their use.
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Oil on the Beach

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore how oil pollutes the oceans. For this science lesson, students investigate various materials that could be used to clean up an oil spill. Students discuss which materials worked best and how humans can reduce oil spills.
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Our Green City

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners practice beginning reading while exploring an environmental theme. In this our green city lesson, students create their own published books, examine phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, comprehension, and vocabulary.
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Exploring Three Categories of Human Induced Environmental Problems

For Teachers 4th - 7th
By exploring the three categories of human-induced environmental problems students can gain a global perspective.
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World Oceans Day in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
The ocean is a fascinating topic for students to cover.
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Chemical Reactions and Burning Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, learners select answers to 24 multiple choice questions using the drop down box. They identify the different atoms involved in the chemical reaction.
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Correlation Chapter 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare ways in which people form different cultures think about and deal with their physical environment and social conditions. They identify examples of change and recognize examples of cause and effect relationships. Students...
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Women in Science

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the roles that women have played in science throughout history. They work in small groups while visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Houghton Mifflin Social Studies/Chapter 13, Lesson 1 The Past Shapes the Future (pp. 292-295)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders reflect upon the events of the past in order to make cognitive connections to present or future history. Students use Blooms Taxonomy to attain higher levels of thinking.
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Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Going Green School Campaign

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore ways to make their school's interior and exterior environmentally 'green.' In this environmental concern lesson, students work in groups to examine their school's interior and exteriors to make them 'green.' Learners...
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Vermiculture Food Waste Compost Program for Touchstone School

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars explore the advantages of composting.  In this recycling lesson students complete a worm compost project and collect food waste to feed them. 
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TE Activity: The Great Divide

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students simulate the distribution of nonrenewable energy resources using cookies. They determine how the world's growing population effects the equitable distribution of these resources. They look at how engineers work to develop...
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Materials: Hidden Costs, Mapping the Source and Cost of Raw Materials.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students map connections among raw materials. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students design strategies to minimize the use of raw materials and discuss how to use more sustainable materials.
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Cultivating Oklahoma's Future

For Teachers 8th
In this Oklahoma agriculture lesson, 8th graders read and discuss information and vocabulary about new developments in agriculture. Students write essays on the future of agriculture in Oklahoma.
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Not Only a Drought

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore the events that occurred during the Dust Bowl and differentiate between the good and bad agricultural practices.  In this Dust Bowl lesson students participate in activities that shows them how to be good...

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